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Friday 16th September 2022
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Books – Muhammad Amin
The problems deriving from lack of oral hygiene are not limited only to lichen caries and gingivitis, but the effect of this wrong habit can extend to negatively affect the stomach and digestive system.
In the following lines, the “Consultation” explains the relationship between teeth and stomach and digestive problems.
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The effect of neglecting dental hygiene on the stomach
Dr Marwan Abdel-Gawad, a dental specialist, said that failing to take care of dental hygiene causes stomach problems, as oral bacteria reduce the stomach’s ability to resist infection, causing stomach infections, acidity and acidity.
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Abdel-Gawad pointed out that in the case of gum infections or the presence of bacteria in it, its arrival in the stomach leads to inflammation and a burning sensation in the stomach wall.
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Ways to maintain dental hygiene
The dentist confirmed that there are ways to follow to maintain dental hygiene, to avoid negative impacts on the stomach and digestive system, and they include the following:
Brush your teeth continuously at least twice a day, especially after eating, to remove food residue between your teeth.
The rinse should be used to eliminate any bacteria present in the teeth or gums.
Reduce your intake of sweets and sugars.
Chewing gum, as long as it is sugar-free to eliminate acids in the mouth.
Drink a lot of water.
– Reduce smoking.
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